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Chapter 153 Recruitment [The first update of the guarantee, please subscribe to the monthly pass]

In the two rounds of the semi-finals, Ajax played host first and then away. The schedule was relatively unfavorable, but it also gave Ajax a chance to strike first, so Ronald Koeman's game strategy was to win Monaco at home.

Ajax's advantage lies in pass control and high-position press oppression. How to force Monaco's center Morientes and Porshaw out of the penalty area and away from the dangerous area, not only to freeze the opponent's wings, but also to prevent the opponent from offside.

Monaco has performed poorly in Ligue [-] this season. It is currently only ranked third, and its overall strength is not strong. In contrast, Ajax has an advantage, but it can enter the semi-finals. Monaco's strength should not be underestimated at all.

Judging from the performance of the UEFA Champions League this season, Monaco has dedicated two wonderful duels. One is an [-]-[-] home victory over Deportivo in the group stage, followed by a [-]-[-] home victory over Chelsea, especially the one against Chelsea, which is very worthy of attention.

In the case of being equalized by the opponent [-]-[-], the team got a red card in the second half and had two players less than the opponent. In the end, relying on the goals of Morientes and Roundup, they beat Chelsea [-]-[-]. Monaco's fighting spirit and tenacity can be seen.

However, in the knockout round of the [-]th round, they met Lokomotiv Moscow. Monaco lost [-]-[-] away and won [-]-[-] at home. Both games also exposed the crux of Monaco's lack of attacking ability on the offensive end, and the team made many mistakes in passing and receiving.

In view of the various characteristics of Monaco, Ajax focused on practicing offside traps and pressing tactics in the midfield.

Even on the morning before the game, Ajax is still conducting targeted training.

If there is no accident, Yang Yang will still come off the bench in the second half of this game.

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Arihan and his team came to De Tokmost in the middle of training.

Yang Yang had already known about their itinerary from Wei Zhen, a national TV reporter who came with the team. It is said that this time, Ali Han specially took the time to fly here. He must meet Yang Yang in person and watch the UEFA Champions League semi-final tomorrow night.

In addition to the assistant coaches De Yang and Wei Zhen, there is also the team leader Zhu of the national team.

But in De Tokmost, what surprised Yang Yang was that besides the expected technical director Van Gaal, there was also Almere's head coach John Repp, which surprised Yang Yang.

As soon as the training session was over, Yang Yang ran to the sidelines to say hello while wiping off his sweat with a towel.

"I really didn't expect to see you here, Mr. Lei Pu." Yang Yang respected the former coach very much.

John Repp really taught him a lot. Even after he came to Ajax, Yang Yang would often see him when he returned to Almere. Many conversations benefited Yang Yang a lot.

"The body is still too thin." John Rep said with a smile.

This is obviously his evaluation of Yang Yang, the former favorite player, after watching the training.

Yang Yang also laughed. He is only 17 years old, and now is the critical period for growing his body. The club did not arrange for him to do too much strength training. In addition, he was already thin, so he naturally appeared thin among a group of muscular men.

Wei Zhen took the initiative to introduce the national team coach Ali Han and others to Yang Yang, and Ali Han also asked about Yang Yang's situation with concern, mainly about his life in the Netherlands, his playing in Ajax and so on.

As a top star in the past, he knows very well how important it is to play football in a foreign country and integrate into the local life. This allows players to have no worries and devote themselves to games and training.

Yang Yang does not have any discomfort with life in the Netherlands. After all, he lived in Almere for a year before, and he also feels very good playing in Ajax. He has basically integrated into the team. Both the management and the coaching staff attach great importance to him.

Of course, these are routine inquiries. Looking at Yang Yang's performance in the Champions League, it is not difficult to understand how much he is favored in the Ajax team. However, Alihan still suggested that Yang Yang should continue to stay in Ajax.

"You are only 17 years old. As John said, your body is too thin. You need more games and more time to grow and mature. There is no platform in this world that is more suitable for you than Ajax."

Yang Yang thought it was true, and kept nodding his head.

The teammates left the training field one after another, and they never forgot to say hello to Yang Yang when they passed by him. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Maxwell even stayed to ask if they should wait for him, and Yang Yang told them to go first.

Head coach Ronald Koeman and assistant coach Luther Carroll also surrounded the players after sending them off.

What surprised Yang Yang even more was that he had never expected that Luther Carroll, John Repp and Arihan were teammates, so as soon as Alihan planned to return to the Netherlands, he immediately notified John Repp and Luther Carroll, and obviously he had already known about Yang Yang's situation from the two former teammates.

Although Wei Zhen and Team Leader Zhu were in the crowd, they couldn't get in the middle of this group of former famous football stars and current European coaches. But from the translator, they knew that the topic of discussion among these people was Yang Yang.

"Good boy, you've become very popular in China recently." Wei Zhen pulled Yang Yang aside and boasted with a laugh.

Thanks to the relationship between his younger brother Wei Zheng and Shen Yuzhu, he and Yang Yang can be regarded as relatives now. In addition, he went to Holland to shoot a documentary before, and he has a good relationship with Yang Yang. Now it is natural to be closer.

"Where is it?" Yang Yang smiled politely.

"You don't know. Recently, your domestic limelight has even overshadowed Yao Jujuan in the NBA. If you work harder, you can reach the final of the Champions League and even win the Champions League..." Wei Zhen shook his head in disbelief, "Oh my God, you will become a banner in the Chinese sports world."

"It's too far away, Brother Zhen." Yang Yang shook his head and smiled wryly.

He has always been insensitive to these things, and now he wants to concentrate on playing football and strive to improve his strength and competitiveness.

Wei Zhen also understood Yang Yang's character and what he was thinking, so he stopped talking about other things. He just mentioned the Asian Cup this summer. This was the first time that China held the Asian Cup, and everyone in the country attached great importance to it.

After experiencing the World Cup in Korea and Japan, the Chinese team lost terribly in the World Cup. It was due to their strength. The domestic football atmosphere was a bit sluggish. It is necessary to show some results in the Asian Cup to boost the morale of the whole country and work harder for the next World Cup qualifiers.

"We have basically reached an agreement with Ajax before, and now I want to ask for your personal opinion." Leader Zhu came this time on behalf of the national team, not only the national team, but also the national youth team.

"Now the national team and the national youth team need you very much. The goal of the national youth team is to compete in this year's Asian Youth Championship and strive to enter the World Youth Championship in the Netherlands next year. Our long-term goal is the local Olympic Games in [-]."

Yang Yang nodded heavily, "It is my duty to serve the country."

The Asian Cup and the Olympic Games are both held in front of his home. No matter what the reason is, as long as the national team needs it, Yang Yang has no reason to refuse to be recruited.

"Okay." Team leader Zhu felt the patriotism in Yang Yang's tone, "After discussing with Ajax, we plan to arrange for you to play the Toulon Cup first, which is in France. After you finish playing the Eredivisie, you can rest for a while, and then fly from the Netherlands to France to meet the team. This cup competition is mainly for training, without any performance requirements."

Yang Yang nodded, "No problem."

"After the Toulon Cup, you flew directly to Beijing to prepare for the Asian Cup. This is the first time we have held it. The whole country pays attention to it. The whole country hopes that the team can show its glory, and the whole team is also full of fighting spirit. Arihan even hand-picked you to join the team. He concluded that you will become a sharp knife on the right side of the team and play a key role."

"Thank you."

"Because Ajax also attaches great importance to you. After internal negotiations with our national team, we all feel that you should be allowed to participate in the Asian Youth Championship. Therefore, you will not be recruited for the World Cup qualifiers. We will recruit you next year when we reach the quarterfinals."

The schedule of the Asian Youth Championship conflicts with the World Cup qualifiers, and Yang Yang has to take care of the Ajax game. It is only natural for the national team to make such a decision, and it is not difficult to hear from the words of the team leader Zhu that the national team is full of confidence in this World Cup qualifier.

The most important thing is that the lottery was lucky, and three opponents were drawn: Kuwait, Hong Kong, China and Malaysia. In the first two games, the Chinese team first won Kuwait [-]-[-] at home and Hong Kong, China [-]-[-] away. It seems that there is basically no problem in qualifying for the group.

After qualifying from the group stage, the quarter-finals will start in February [-], and Yang Yang will be able to spare time by then.

"Okay, I have no problem here, as long as you negotiate with the club, I will obey the arrangement." Yang Yang agreed without hesitation.

Whether it's the education he received from childhood, the influence of his parents on him, or his own thoughts, he will make such a choice.

Team leader Zhu saw Yang Yang's answer so happily, and what he had learned from Wei Zhen earlier, he also knew what kind of personality Yang Yang was, so he stopped talking and encouraged him.

On the contrary, it was Wei Zhen who pulled Yang Yang and talked a lot, among which it was obvious that the most important thing for this guy was to ask for tickets to the Champions League final in advance.

"I've heard that all the tickets for the Champions League final are very difficult to buy, but the players of the participating teams can get free tickets. You have to give it to me. I will bring my uncle, aunt, and your uncle's family to the scene to cheer for you."

Yang Yang's heart skipped a beat when he heard that, but then he reminded with a wry smile: "Brother Zhen, we are only in the semi-finals now."

"Then you just work harder and kill Monaco, won't you be in the final?" Wei Zhen laughed.

When Yang Yang heard it, it turned out that he was encouraging himself in a disguised form, and he was immediately happy, and immediately agreed to give him some final tickets.

Not to mention that the tickets will be free at that time, as long as he can enter the finals, even if he has to pay for it himself, he will be happy to buy it as a gift.

That was the Champions League final.

How many professional players can't play a game in their lifetime?
　Five shifts today, as usual, one shift per hour, thank you!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)